This Spanish Pistol, known overseas as the Star Modelo B, appears in many Hollywood movies as a substitute for the 1911 / 'Government Model' pistols, since it fired the hotter and more reliable 9mm blanks; In the older days of cinema, armorers had trouble getting .45 ACP blanks to cycle in pistols, so 9mm was substituted whenever possible. With newer powders and blank conversion techniques, most problems with the .45 ACP pistols have been solved.

Specifications

(1928 - 1983)

Type: Pistol

Caliber: 9x19mm

Weight: 0 lbs (0 kg)

Length: 0 in (0 cm)

Barrel length: 6.3 in (15.9 cm)

Feed System: 9-round magazine

Fire Modes: Semi-Auto

The Star Model B and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:

Compact

Star Model BKS

Star Model BKS, two-tone finish - 9x19mm

The Star Model BKS was the first of Star's compact models, and the precursor to the BM and BKM. It can be differentiated by its slightly larger size, the shape of the scallop at the front of the slide and by its vertical slide serrations. In the US this pistol was also sold as the Starlite in reference to its lightweight alloy frame, a relative novelty at the time.

Specifications

(1970 - 1981)

Type: Pistol

Caliber: 9x19mm

Weight: 1.6 lbs (0.7 kg)

Length: 7.6 in (19.3 cm)

Barrel length: 4.4 in (11.2 cm)

Feed System: 9-round magazine

Fire Modes: Semi-Auto

The Star Model BKS and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:

Film

Star Model BM

Star Model BM - 9x19mm

Star Model BM (nickel) - 9x19mm

The Star Model BM is a single-action semi-automatic pistol that is chambered for 9x19mm. It was produced by Star Bonifacio Echeverria, S.A. in Spain between 1972 and 1992. There were a total of 217,682 pistols manufactured. It resembles a slightly smaller version of the M1911 (such as the Colt Commander) but features the external extractor and lack of grip safety common to other Star variants.

Specifications

(1972 - 1991)

Type: Pistol

Caliber: 9x19mm

Weight: 1.6 lbs (0.7 kg)

Length: 7.3 in (18.4 cm)

Barrel length: 4 in (10.2 cm)

Feed System: 9-round magazine

Fire Modes: Semi-Auto

The Star Model BM and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors: